life-cycle stage?
I presume this is a juvie PB grebe, correct? I photographed 3 diff birds using audio for about 15 min. I thought I saw some sort of pecking order behavior between them... or something... very interesting! I will keep visiting the same spots. The lily pads are in full bloom now in Lake Washington...
Yes this is a juvie Pied-billed.
I assume this was early morning or evening light to get the warm golden tones. Nice and sharp with a great low angle.
Hi Enrique- What is the date of the image? I am asking because juvies tend to show the facial pattern as in the attached.
Date is very important as John stated. This bird could be an adult in winter plumage or a bird of the year moulted to winter plumage. My answer was based on the statement that the water Lillys were in full bloom suggesting late summer to me.
The image was taken last week. here is another one...
Looks like a late-hatch youngster to me! Still seems to be in that "awkward stage". Great shots.
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